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Season 1 – Star Trek: Starfleet Academy

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"Star Trek: Starfleet Academy" introduces viewers to a young group of cadets who come together to pursue a common dream of hope and optimism. Under the watchful and demanding eyes of their instructors, they discover what it takes to become Starfleet officers as they navigate blossoming friendships, explosive rivalries, first loves and a new enemy that threatens both the Academy and the Federation itself.
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Star Trek: Starfleet Academy — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Injecting a heavy dose of hormones and humor into the Star Trek universe, Starfleet Academy marks a refreshing tonal shift that proves this franchise still has plenty of new thematic territory to explore.

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David Bianculli NPR Jan 21
The sets are brighter, the dialogue is sharper, with more expletives than expected from the elders as well as the kids, and the character development is strong across the board. Go to Full Review John Anderson Wall Street Journal Jan 17
“Starfleet Academy” is not a particularly serious story... When the show wants to be funny, though, it is. Go to Full Review Eric Deggans NPR Jan 16
A promising collection of characters and storylines just setting the table for future achievement, not quite ready to prove its value beyond the legends of Kirk and Spock. Go to Full Review Denise Zubizarreta LatinaMedia.Co 2d
A+
Trek has always imagined itself as a blueprint for a better future. But utopia without interrogation is propaganda. Starfleet Academy suggests that Trek’s next evolution is not abandoning optimism. It’s stress-testing it. Go to Full Review Joonatan Itkonen Region Free Feb 8
4/5
Starfleet Academy... encapsulates all the best parts of Star Trek, and some of the bad sides as well. And while it won't be for everyone, it is still Trek, through and through. Go to Full Review Alberto Carlos Espinof Feb 6
3/5
The elements are there, but the writing falters and fails to solidify the concept, dragging down a series that, at least in its early stages, doesn't know what story to tell or how to tell it. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Andrew R @Westwardflow 2d There’s been a couple of episodes that felt a little bit cringe. But I’ve stuck with it and I’m enjoying it. Same for all other Star Trek shows…just takes a while to get going and find its feet. Thank goodness they’re finally acknowledging previous characters and ships without rewriting them. And finally Klingons look like themselves again. See more Rick T. @RicktheBear 2d It’s like watching a CW teen show. The one exception is episode six I think with Pail Giamatti . To me that had the true feeling of a Star Trek episode. See more Luca P @inter1984p 2d I really like the series, and personally I also like the fact that actors from previous Star Trek eras are involved. It's important to remember that this series is about the education and development of young human characters. That's why you shouldn't expect to see action scenes all the time. It offers a bit of everything: humour, action and romantic drama. I hope there will be a sequel. See more Latest M @Itsyourhope00 2d It's a really great show See more Alberto D @koksalbabovich 2d Honestly, this is becoming one of my favorite ST of all time, I've been binge watching it with my gf and she loves it. The acting this season is master class. Worst part is now i have to wait for a second season... I think i will update with more info once i start watching the new season See more Trick R @Andy99421 2d A strong addition to the Star Trek universe — heartfelt, hopeful, and character-driven. Minor pacing flaws aside, it’s engaging, inspiring, and leaves you excited for more. 🚀 See more Read all reviews
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Holly Hunter

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Sandro Rosta

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Karim Diane

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Kerrice Brooks

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George Hawkins

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Bella Shepard

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 15, 2026 Kids These Days After being on the run since age six, 21-year-old Caleb, a street kid, is offered the chance of a lifetime; to join the first new Starfleet Academy class in San Francisco in over a century. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 15, 2026 Beta Test With the start of the new academic year, Caleb's unease about his future at Starfleet Academy persists; a delegation from a former Federation ally arrives and Caleb is tasked with showing their leader's daughter around campus. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 22, 2026 Vitus Reflux While the cadets compete to join an elite team at the Academy, a battle of escalating pranks breaks out between them and a rival school. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 29, 2026 Vox in Excelso Jay-Den faces an existential crisis that threatens his species while confronting his past. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 5, 2026 Series Acclimation Mil Sam sets out to solve an ancient Starfleet mystery and embarks on a journey of self-discovery; Nahla agrees to help a fellow chancellor with an elaborate alien ritual. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 12, 2026 Come, Let's Away During the cadets' first training mission on an abandoned ship, they encounter a dangerous new enemy; as the cadets fight for survival, Nahla must risk everything to save them by seeking help from an unexpected source. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 19, 2026 Ko'Zeine During a school holiday, cadets return home and must choose between family expectations and dreams. Details Episode 8 Aired Feb 26, 2026 The Life of the Stars A visiting instructor arrives at the Academy and uses an unorthodox method to help the cadets process the emotions of what it takes to become a Starfleet officer. Details Episode 9 Airs Mar 5 300th Night A young group of cadets come together to pursue a common dream; under the watchful and demanding eyes of their instructors, they discover what it takes to become Starfleet officers as they navigate friendships, rivalries, first loves and a new enemy. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 15, 2026 A young group of cadets come together to pursue a common dream; under the watchful and demanding eyes of their instructors, they discover what it takes to become Starfleet officers as they navigate friendships, rivalries, first loves and a new enemy. Details
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Season Info

Director
Alex Kurtzman
Executive Producer
Alex Kurtzman, Noga Landau, Gaia Violo, Aaron Baiers, Olatunde Osunsanmi, Jenny Lumet, Rod Roddenberry, Trevor Roth, Frank Siracusa, John Weber
Network
Paramount+
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 15, 2026